Brisbane stables set for country carnivals

Racing Queensland’s early release of a modified schedule of feature racing in the major country centres will see the re-mergence of the annual trek north by horses from the south of the state.

In recent months, the Queensland racing industry has continued under strict biosecurity measures including patron-free meetings due to coronavirus restrictions.

Under the current rules horses can travel between regions but jockeys, trainers and strappers have to self-isolate for 14 days which puts a question mark on southern horses travelling to the country carnivals.

The early announcement of a return to feature racing means the southern trainers have more time to make plans to go north.

Southern horses usually play a key role at country carnivals and in particular at Rockhampton and Mackay.